College Athletic Eligibility

NCAA Eligiblity: NCAA Eligibility Center is the organization through which all students desiring to play Division I or Division II athletics must apply. Students are responsible for registering with the clearinghouse at the end of their junior year. Students are also responsible for making sure that they are taking the proper classes to meet the eligibility standards.

The most current list of NCAA Courses:

Division I (16 Core Courses)

4 years of English

3 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)

2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)

1 year of additional English, Mathematics or Natural/Physical Science

2 years of Social Studies

4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

Division II (*16 Core Courses)

3 years of English

2 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)

2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)

3 years of additional English, Mathematics or Natural/Physical Science

2 years of Social Science

4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

*For students enrolling on or after August 1, 2013

NAIA Eligibility: The NAIA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the NAIA eligibility of first-time student-athletes. Any student playing NAIA sports for the first time must meet the eligibility requirements. Students must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center, and all NAIA schools are bound by the center's decisions.